Grow Academy

doc.wi.gov/Pages/AboutDOC/JuvenileCorrections/GrowAcademy.aspx

5 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Grow Academy, located in Oregon, Wisconsin, is a unique juvenile correctional facility operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Unlike traditional detention centers, the Academy is designed as a residential treatment program for young men who have been adjudicated delinquent. The facility utilizes a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach aimed at rehabilitation, personal growth, and successful community reintegration rather than purely punitive measures.

The program’s core philosophy centers on experiential learning, vocational training, and character development. Residents participate in a structured curriculum that emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and accountability, often incorporating outdoor work and agricultural projects to teach practical life skills. By fostering a supportive environment that addresses the underlying behavioral and emotional needs of its students, Grow Academy seeks to reduce recidivism and empower youth to develop the skills and self-discipline necessary to become productive, responsible members of society upon their release.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grow Academy
Demographic	Student Count
Black	5

Black
5 (100.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Phone:	(608)835-5700
Website:	http://doc.wi.gov/Pages/AboutDOC/JuvenileCorrections/GrowAcademy.aspx
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 2

Grade 12 1